After losing his arm in combat, Yan returned to serve with the “Angels,” a unit in Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade. They help wounded soldiers rebuild their lives and ensure fallen comrades comes home. Drawing on his own experience, Yan now supports others through recovery and shows that even after loss, there can be new beginnings.
When a soldier is killed in the front in Ukraine, the “Angels” ensure that the final journey home takes place with dignity. In July, Fritt Ukraina delivered its second freezer truck to the unit. A vehicle that secures safe transport over long distances and in challenging conditions.
As a young man, Rieber fought in the resistance during the German occupation. Now, a lifetime later, he is one of Fritt Ukraina’s strongest supporters. Together with his family, he has helped fund the development of the Bergen Drone, built in Ukraine and used on the front lines. A powerful symbol of determination and solidarity.